diff --git a/programs/server/dashboard.html b/programs/server/dashboard.html
index fd6316efb89..5a8ecb7ca46 100644
--- a/programs/server/dashboard.html
+++ b/programs/server/dashboard.html
@@ -1365,7 +1365,7 @@ async function reloadAll(do_search) {
         }
         await drawAll();
     } catch (e) {
-        showError(e.toString());
+        showError(e.message);
     }
     enableButtons();
 }
@@ -1472,7 +1472,7 @@ async function start() {
             drawAll();
         }
     } catch (e) {
-        showError(e.toString());
+        showError(e.message);
     }
 }